Well, here it is. The end of EC&I 831. Man, it feels like we just started. Anyway, lets get down to the final thoughts. My first comment is in regards to the content that was covered in this class. I think the area that had the most impact for myself was the exploration of software programs. We covered a ton and there was no way that I could keep up with all of them. However, I appreciated being exposed to the various programs as the bulk had an instant connection to the classroom (thus the course description) that was easily identifiable. I lost count with how many times I started experimenting the day after we had a class.
Along the same thought was recording the sessions. Many times throughout the course I was on information overload and it was nice to go back and review the recordings. It also allowed for an additional laugh when humourous quips would be posted or said by my fellow classmates. The back channeling that occured was also invaluable. I believe it is this type of discussion that makes graduate classes truly valuable. Its not the theory but the application of theory through the thoughts and practices of others. That is where the higher learning takes place.
I would give the guest speakers a B+. Overall I thought they were beneficial but at times maybe too theoretical. I really appreciate being able to take home ideas that I can readily apply but I found that I did not get that from all of our speakers. I would say that Darren Kuropatwa, Dean Shareski, and the combination of D’Arcy Norman & Brian Lamb were my highlights.
To the entire crew of 831 thanks for making my last class an enjoyable one. Thanks Alec for pushing the envelope for me and really opening my eyes up to the new age of networking and all that goes along with it. I really enjoyed the class and soaked in tons of info. Its hard to believe that the journey is over for me but I have no desire to start over. I’m also not going to say that it seems like yesterday that I started because that would be a lie. For those that are finishing along with me…cheers. When I started out my university career there is no way that I thought I would end up with three degrees. In fact, I just about left after my first to join the RCMP but this education gig is not bad so I’m glad I stuck with it. I’ve met a lot of great people and I know that there are many more to come.
Until next time…keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
Congrats Dean. You deserve it. Now enjoy a summer with your daughter and wife.
Take it easy Dean. I agree with your fav. guest speakers as well.
Way to go Dean – we are done and I too want agree with you the most important aspect for me was the learning curve of the new software and tech programs.
Congrats, Dean! Oh to be free! What a great class to end it all with
Wow, I was pressing the right button and I found this! If you talking about programming and stuff try, visualbasic6 or 2008. And macromedia flash 9!
Take care and I hope you continue in the blogosphere!
Congratulations Dean. I agree this class feels like it just started, but then I look back and look at all the learnin’ that’s happened. I’m sure that we’ll look back and continue to pull nuggets from the recordings, the blogs and our projects!
Cindy
Congratulations. Have a great rest of the school year.
I totally agree on the recorded sessions…invaluable. I had to listen to them more than once to sort it out, and sometimes even that didn’t help.
So, while I’m very jealous that you’re done…I’ll still pass on congrats and say well done!! I’ll have to buy you a drink to celebrate at the next admin. retreat.
Congratulations on completing your Masters. My freedom comes at the end of July. See you in the future at Learning Leader meetings. Congrats on that position as well!
Thanks Rosanne. While it was a tough decision to leave Prairie South I am looking forward to the new opportunities that Regina Public may provide.
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation
Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Accusatory
Accusatory, this blog started as a class project for my master’s degree. This post was my final installment and was serving as an overview of the course. Thanks for visiting and commenting on a dormant blog. I guess I may have to start posting again.